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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 360.52 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 360.52 and 78.03 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 360.52 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/360.52 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 360.52 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 28,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.18/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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