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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.43 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.43 and 66.96 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.43 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.43 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.43 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 24,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134.06/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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