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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.17 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.17 and 211.39 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.17 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.17 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.17 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 76,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,136.34/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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