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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 331.92 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 331.92 and 229.44 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 331.92 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/331.92 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 331.92 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 76,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,155.72/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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