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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.63 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.63 and 132.24 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.63 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.63 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.63 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 47,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689.71/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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