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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.21 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.21 and 218.55 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.21 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.21 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.21 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 72,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,385.95/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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