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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 360.80 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 360.80 and 94.32 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 360.80 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/360.80 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 360.80 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 34,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030.18/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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