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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 360.72 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 360.72 and 155.12 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 360.72 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/360.72 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 360.72 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 55,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954.89/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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