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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.48 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.48 and 86.24 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.48 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.48 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.48 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 31,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.80/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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