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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 331.50 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 331.50 and 217 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 331.50 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/331.50 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 331.50 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 71,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,935.50/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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