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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.90 and 78.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.90 and 78.31 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.90 = 78.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.90 = 78.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.90 × 78.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 28,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,261.18/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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