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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.24 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.24 and 110.20 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.24 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.24 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.24 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 39,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.45/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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