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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.82 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.82 and 67.21 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.82 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.82 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.82 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 24,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250.71/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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