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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.26 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.26 and 118.35 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.26 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.26 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.26 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 42,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.38/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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