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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 331.16 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 331.16 and 216.84 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 331.16 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/331.16 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 331.16 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 71,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,808.89/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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