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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.24 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.24 and 213.28 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.24 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.24 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.24 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 76,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,831.99/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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