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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 332.04 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 332.04 and 226 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 332.04 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/332.04 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 332.04 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 75,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,041.04/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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