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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 331.94 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 331.94 and 222.44 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 331.94 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/331.94 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 331.94 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 73,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,833.96/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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