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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 361.32 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 361.32 and 78.55 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 361.32 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/361.32 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 361.32 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 28,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.69/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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