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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 361.34 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 361.34 and 222.47 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 361.34 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/361.34 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 361.34 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 80,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,387.31/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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