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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.17, 359.67 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.17, 359.67 and 217.08 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.17 : 359.67 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.17/359.67 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.17x = 359.67 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.17x = 78,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,076.15/240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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