Lines of Credit and Financing Arrangements (Eligible Amounts Available and Beneficial Interest Sold) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Eligible amounts available and beneficial interests sold
Eligible amount available under the ASP on qualified accounts receivable	$ 279.4	$ 335.6
Less: Beneficial interest transferred	(279.0)	(250.0)
Remaining amount available	$ 0.4	$ 85.6

Eligible amounts available and beneficial interests sold.

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