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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 361.44 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 361.44 and 112.32 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 361.44 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/361.44 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 361.44 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 40,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,596.94/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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