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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 359.87 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 359.87 and 118.22 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 359.87 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/359.87 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 359.87 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 42,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,541.44/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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