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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 360.64 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 360.64 and 159.55 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 360.64 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/360.64 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 360.64 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 57,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.11/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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