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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 360.52 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 360.52 and 86.23 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 360.52 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/360.52 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 360.52 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 31,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.87/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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