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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 360.65 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 360.65 and 78.08 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 360.65 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/360.65 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 360.65 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 28,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159.55/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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