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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 360.51 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 360.51 and 221.08 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 360.51 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/360.51 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 360.51 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 79,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,701.55/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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