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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.51 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.51 and 78.03 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.51 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.51 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.51 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 28,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128.40/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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