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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 360.64 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 360.64 and 155.04 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 360.64 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/360.64 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 360.64 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 55,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,913.63/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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