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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 360.62 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 360.62 and 110.34 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 360.62 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/360.62 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 360.62 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 39,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791.99/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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