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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 359.22 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 359.22 and 220.04 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 359.22 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/359.22 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 359.22 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 79,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,042.77/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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