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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 360.72 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 360.72 and 153.92 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 360.72 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/360.72 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 360.72 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 55,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522.02/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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