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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.80, 360.57 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.80, 360.57 and 220.75 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.80 : 360.57 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.80/360.57 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.80x = 360.57 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.80x = 79,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,592.92/240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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