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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 359.98 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 359.98 and 211.25 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 359.98 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/359.98 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 359.98 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 76,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,047.34/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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