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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.79, 360.50 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.79, 360.50 and 153.90 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.79 : 360.50 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.79/360.50 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.79x = 360.50 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.79x = 55,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480.95/240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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