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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.04 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.04 and 210.10 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.04 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.04 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.04 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 75,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,434.30/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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