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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.42 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.42 and 69.28 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.42 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.42 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.42 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 24,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.90/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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