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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 361.04 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 361.04 and 222.68 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 361.04 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/361.04 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 361.04 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 80,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,396.39/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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