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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 361.31 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 361.31 and 229.64 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 361.31 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/361.31 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 361.31 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 82,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,972.71/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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