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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.40 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.40 and 86.12 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.40 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.40 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.40 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 31,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037.65/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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