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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.32 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.32 and 118.48 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.32 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.32 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.32 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 42,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690.71/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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