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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.08 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.08 and 228.63 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.08 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.08 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.08 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 75,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,694.82/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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