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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 361.01 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 361.01 and 69.63 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 361.01 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/361.01 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 361.01 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 25,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.13/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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