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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 333.67 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 333.67 and 228.32 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 333.67 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/333.67 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 333.67 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 76,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182.97/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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