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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 360.61 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 360.61 and 153.94 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 360.61 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/360.61 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 360.61 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 55,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512.30/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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