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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.02 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.02 and 175.22 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.02 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.02 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.02 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 63,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,082.70/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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