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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 357.71 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 357.71 and 224.37 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 357.71 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/357.71 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 357.71 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 80,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,259.95/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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