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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 360.90 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 360.90 and 223.47 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 360.90 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/360.90 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 360.90 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 80,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.32/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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