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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.54 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.54 and 225.48 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.54 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.54 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.54 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 81,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,294.56/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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