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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 332.30 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 332.30 and 222.23 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 332.30 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/332.30 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 332.30 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 73,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,848.42/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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