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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 359.89 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 359.89 and 227.15 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 359.89 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/359.89 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 359.89 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 81,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,751.30/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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