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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 361.64 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 361.64 and 223.88 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 361.64 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/361.64 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 361.64 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 80,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,963.96/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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