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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 361.07 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 361.07 and 78.44 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 361.07 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/361.07 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 361.07 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 28,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322.33/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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