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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.58 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.58 and 214.51 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.58 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.58 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.58 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 77,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,348.02/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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