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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.56, 331.20 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.56, 331.20 and 218.96 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.56 : 331.20 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.56/331.20 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.56x = 331.20 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.56x = 72,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,519.55/240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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