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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.15 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.15 and 132.21 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.15 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.15 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.15 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 47,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615.43/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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