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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 330.14 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 330.14 and 211.17 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 330.14 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/330.14 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 330.14 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 69,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714.61/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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