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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.86, 331.72 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.86, 331.72 and 228.51 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.86 : 331.72 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.86/331.72 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.86x = 331.72 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.86x = 75,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.77/240.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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