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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 331.16 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 331.16 and 227.20 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 331.16 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/331.16 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 331.16 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 75,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,239.29/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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