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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,181.80 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,181.80 and 240.16 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,181.80 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,181.80 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,181.80 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 283,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,821.09/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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