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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 359.94 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 359.94 and 118.24 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 359.94 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/359.94 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 359.94 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 42,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559.31/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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