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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.02 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.02 and 212.40 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.02 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.02 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.02 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 70,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,308.65/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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