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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 359.03 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 359.03 and 213.21 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 359.03 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/359.03 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 359.03 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 76,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549.32/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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