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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 360.50 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 360.50 and 86.28 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 360.50 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/360.50 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 360.50 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 31,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.51/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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