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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.98 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.98 and 118.22 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.98 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.98 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.98 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 42,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556.84/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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