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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 361.12 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 361.12 and 96.48 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 361.12 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/361.12 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 361.12 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 34,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.86/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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