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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 331.76 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 331.76 and 223.04 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 331.76 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/331.76 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 331.76 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 73,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,995.75/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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