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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 330.72 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 330.72 and 212.40 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 330.72 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/330.72 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 330.72 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 70,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,244.93/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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