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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.38 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.38 and 118.45 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.38 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.38 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.38 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 42,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,687.01/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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