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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 360.67 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 360.67 and 67.15 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 360.67 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/360.67 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 360.67 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 24,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218.82/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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