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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.78 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.78 and 154.40 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.78 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.78 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.78 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 55,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856.64/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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