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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.38 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.38 and 77.86 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.38 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.38 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.38 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 28,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.19/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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