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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 360.54 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 360.54 and 149.22 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 360.54 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/360.54 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 360.54 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 53,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799.78/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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