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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.44 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.44 and 78.06 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.44 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.44 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.44 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 28,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135.56/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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