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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.88 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.88 and 94.30 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.88 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.88 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.88 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 34,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.71/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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