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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.75 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.75 and 132.22 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.75 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.75 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.75 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 47,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698.37/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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