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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.71 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.71 and 84.31 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.71 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.71 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.71 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 30,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,410.45/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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