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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 331.50 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 331.50 and 227.45 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 331.50 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/331.50 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 331.50 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 75,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,399.68/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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