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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 360.53 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 360.53 and 147.87 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 360.53 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/360.53 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 360.53 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 53,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310.83/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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