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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.24, 360.51 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.24, 360.51 and 110.22 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.24 : 360.51 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.24/360.51 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.24x = 360.51 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.24x = 39,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735.41/240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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