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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 330.29 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 330.29 and 211.94 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 330.29 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/330.29 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 330.29 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 70,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,001.66/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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