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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.28 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.28 and 110.15 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.28 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.28 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.28 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 39,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684.84/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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