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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 360.94 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 360.94 and 221.02 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 360.94 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/360.94 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 360.94 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 79,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,774.96/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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