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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.55, 358.74 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.55, 358.74 and 224.15 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.55 : 358.74 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.55/358.74 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.55x = 358.74 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.55x = 80,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,409.78/240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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