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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 360.35 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 360.35 and 118.48 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 360.35 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/360.35 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 360.35 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 42,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,691.87/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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