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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 361.21 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 361.21 and 78.49 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 361.21 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/361.21 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 361.21 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 28,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351.37/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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