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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 360.60 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 360.60 and 220.69 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 360.60 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/360.60 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 360.60 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 79,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,580.81/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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