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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 359.66 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 359.66 and 222.81 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 359.66 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/359.66 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 359.66 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 80,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138.03/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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