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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 361.06 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 361.06 and 153.95 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 361.06 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/361.06 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 361.06 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 55,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583.38/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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