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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 331.50 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 331.50 and 226.72 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 331.50 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/331.50 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 331.50 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 75,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,157.68/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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