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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.12 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.12 and 111.76 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.12 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.12 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.12 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 40,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.01/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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