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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.52, 360.86 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.52, 360.86 and 86.48 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.52 : 360.86 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.52/360.86 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.52x = 360.86 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.52x = 31,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207.17/240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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