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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.03, 361.84 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.03, 361.84 and 219.53 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.03 : 361.84 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.03/361.84 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.03x = 361.84 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.03x = 79,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434.74/240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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