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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.60 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.60 and 110.33 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.60 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.60 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.60 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 39,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783.20/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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