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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 360.90 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 360.90 and 144.42 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 360.90 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/360.90 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 360.90 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 52,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121.18/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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