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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.44 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.44 and 118.49 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.44 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.44 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.44 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 42,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.54/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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