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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 330.57 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 330.57 and 219 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 330.57 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/330.57 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 330.57 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 72,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,394.83/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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