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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 361.24 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 361.24 and 67.50 is: 101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 361.24 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/361.24 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 361.24 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 24,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.70/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.24

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