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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 361.33 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 361.33 and 78.55 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 361.33 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/361.33 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 361.33 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 28,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.37/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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