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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 332.55 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 332.55 and 230.55 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 332.55 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/332.55 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 332.55 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 76,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,669.40/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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