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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.91, 361.26 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.91, 361.26 and 76.33 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.91 : 361.26 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.91/361.26 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.91x = 361.26 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.91x = 27,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.98/240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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