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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 360.27 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 360.27 and 159.30 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 360.27 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/360.27 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 360.27 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 57,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.01/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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