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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 360.47 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 360.47 and 163.36 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 360.47 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/360.47 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 360.47 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 58,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,886.38/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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