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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.27, 361.01 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.27, 361.01 and 225.69 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.27 : 361.01 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.27/361.01 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.27x = 361.01 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.27x = 81,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,476.35/240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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