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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 360.44 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 360.44 and 86.22 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 360.44 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/360.44 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 360.44 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 31,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,075.33/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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