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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.02 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.02 and 69 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.02 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.02 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.02 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 24,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841.38/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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