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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.22 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.22 and 124.48 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.22 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.22 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.22 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 44,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.19/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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