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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.08, 331.63 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.08, 331.63 and 213.95 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.08 : 331.63 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.08/331.63 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.08x = 331.63 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.08x = 70,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,952.53/240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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