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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.99, 361.34 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.99, 361.34 and 78.66 is: 117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.99 : 361.34 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.99/361.34 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.99x = 361.34 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.99x = 28,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421.39/240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.93

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