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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.40 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.40 and 66.94 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.40 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.40 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.40 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 24,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.18/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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