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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 331.61 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 331.61 and 223.77 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 331.61 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/331.61 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 331.61 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 74,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,204.37/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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