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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.45, 360.59 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.45, 360.59 and 86.34 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.45 : 360.59 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.45/360.59 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.45x = 360.59 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.45x = 31,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,132.91/240.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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