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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.84 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.84 and 94.40 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.84 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.84 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.84 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 34,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,063.30/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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