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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 359.82 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 359.82 and 153.49 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 359.82 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/359.82 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 359.82 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 55,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228.77/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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