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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 359.49 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 359.49 and 220.03 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 359.49 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/359.49 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 359.49 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 79,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.51/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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