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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 360.56 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 360.56 and 211.64 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 360.56 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/360.56 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 360.56 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 76,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,306.06/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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