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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 332.55 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 332.55 and 222.44 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 332.55 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/332.55 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 332.55 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 73,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,970.76/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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