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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 360.25 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 360.25 and 66.82 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 360.25 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/360.25 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 360.25 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 24,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070.10/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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