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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 332.01 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 332.01 and 214.65 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 332.01 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/332.01 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 332.01 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 71,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,265.95/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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