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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.20, 331.82 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.20, 331.82 and 210.63 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.20 : 331.82 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.20/331.82 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.20x = 331.82 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.20x = 69,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,890.19/240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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