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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 331.16 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 331.16 and 226.47 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 331.16 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/331.16 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 331.16 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 74,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996.67/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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