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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.08 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.08 and 78.38 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.08 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.08 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.08 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 28,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301.45/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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