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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 359.64 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 359.64 and 218.56 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 359.64 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/359.64 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 359.64 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 78,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602.92/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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