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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.74 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.74 and 69.52 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.74 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.74 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.74 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 25,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078.64/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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