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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 360.24 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 360.24 and 175.20 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 360.24 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/360.24 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 360.24 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 63,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,114.05/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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