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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.15 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.15 and 143.24 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.15 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.15 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.15 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 51,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,731.13/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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