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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 361.20 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 361.20 and 76.28 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 361.20 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/361.20 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 361.20 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 27,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552.34/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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