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Financial Instruments - Summary of Equity Investment Activity (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Level 1:
Fair Value, Level 1
Beginning balance, carrying value	$ 4.3
Changes in fair value	(0.4)
Purchases / Sales / Other	(3.9)
Ending balance, carrying value	0.0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Level 2
Beginning balance, carrying value	59.1
Changes in fair value	(5.9)
Purchases / Sales / Other	21.3
Ending balance, carrying value	74.5
Prepaids and other current assets | Level 1:
Fair Value, Level 1
Ending balance, carrying value	0.0
Prepaids and other current assets | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Level 2
Ending balance, carrying value	0.0
Intangible and other assets, net | Level 1:
Fair Value, Level 1
Ending balance, carrying value	0.0
Intangible and other assets, net | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Level 2
Ending balance, carrying value	$ 74.5

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