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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.38 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.38 and 118.66 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.38 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.38 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.38 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 42,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.69/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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