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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.16 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.16 and 225.96 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.16 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.16 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.16 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 81,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,155.79/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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