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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 359.04 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 359.04 and 229.20 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 359.04 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/359.04 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 359.04 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 82,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291.97/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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