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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 361.46 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 361.46 and 225.60 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 361.46 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/361.46 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 361.46 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 81,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544.25/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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