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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 332.10 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 332.10 and 227.98 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 332.10 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/332.10 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 332.10 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 75,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.16/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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