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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 360.15 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 360.15 and 118.38 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 360.15 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/360.15 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 360.15 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 42,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.56/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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