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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 358.84 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 358.84 and 226.72 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 358.84 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/358.84 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 358.84 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 81,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,356.20/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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