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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 331.56 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 331.56 and 227.16 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 331.56 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/331.56 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 331.56 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 75,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,317.17/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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