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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 360.65 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 360.65 and 78.06 is: 117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 360.65 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/360.65 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 360.65 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 28,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152.34/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.10

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