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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 361.23 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 361.23 and 154.31 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 361.23 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/361.23 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 361.23 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 55,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,740.32/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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