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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 361.16 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 361.16 and 223.92 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 361.16 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/361.16 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 361.16 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 80,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,869.83/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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