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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 360.24 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 360.24 and 66.81 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 360.24 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/360.24 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 360.24 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 24,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.63/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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