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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 361.08 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 361.08 and 78.44 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 361.08 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/361.08 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 361.08 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 28,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323.12/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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