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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.83 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.83 and 67.23 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.83 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.83 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.83 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 24,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.60/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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