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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.37, 360.58 and 78.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.37, 360.58 and 78.02 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.37 : 360.58 = 78.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.37/360.58 = 78.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.37x = 360.58 × 78.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.37x = 28,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132.45/240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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