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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.84 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.84 and 220.68 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.84 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.84 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.84 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 79,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,630.17/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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