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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 358.70 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 358.70 and 222.48 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 358.70 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/358.70 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 358.70 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 79,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,802.46/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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