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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.59 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.59 and 86.33 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.59 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.59 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.59 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 31,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,127.50/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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