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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 360.84 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 360.84 and 76.04 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 360.84 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/360.84 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 360.84 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 27,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438.27/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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