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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 360.80 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 360.80 and 67.25 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 360.80 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/360.80 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 360.80 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 24,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262.97/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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