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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.33 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.33 and 168.22 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.33 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.33 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.33 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 60,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,614.71/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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