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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 360.69 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 360.69 and 78.18 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 360.69 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/360.69 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 360.69 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 28,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.74/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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