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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 360.93 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 360.93 and 96.34 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 360.93 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/360.93 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 360.93 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 34,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772.00/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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