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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 358.86 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 358.86 and 192.18 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 358.86 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/358.86 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 358.86 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 68,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,965.71/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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