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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.94 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.94 and 153.87 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.94 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.94 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.94 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 55,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537.45/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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