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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.79, 361.23 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.79, 361.23 and 143.46 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.79 : 361.23 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.79/361.23 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.79x = 361.23 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.79x = 51,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822.06/240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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