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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 363.15 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 363.15 and 223.56 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 363.15 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/363.15 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 363.15 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 81,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185.81/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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