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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 359.86 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 359.86 and 153.52 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 359.86 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/359.86 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 359.86 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 55,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,245.72/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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