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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.20 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.20 and 77.86 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.20 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.20 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.20 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 28,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045.38/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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