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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 360.95 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 360.95 and 149.94 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 360.95 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/360.95 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 360.95 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 54,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120.09/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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