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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 358.62 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 358.62 and 214.41 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 358.62 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/358.62 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 358.62 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 76,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,891.71/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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