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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.16 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.16 and 227.68 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.16 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.16 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.16 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 81,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.55/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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