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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 362.58 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 362.58 and 220.05 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 362.58 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/362.58 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 362.58 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 79,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,785.73/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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