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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.39 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.39 and 77.96 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.39 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.39 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.39 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 28,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093.81/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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