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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.74, 332.22 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.74, 332.22 and 130.22 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.74 : 332.22 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.74/332.22 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.74x = 332.22 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.74x = 43,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.19/240.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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