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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.28 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.28 and 149.60 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.28 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.28 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.28 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 54,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047.49/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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