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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 358.63 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 358.63 and 221.05 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 358.63 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/358.63 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 358.63 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 79,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,272.54/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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