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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 359.06 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 359.06 and 210.09 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 359.06 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/359.06 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 359.06 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 75,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,433.86/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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