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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.50, 330.89 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.50, 330.89 and 214.04 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.50 : 330.89 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.50/330.89 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.50x = 330.89 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.50x = 70,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,823.45/240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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