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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.57, 332.10 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.57, 332.10 and 215.93 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.57 : 332.10 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.57/332.10 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.57x = 332.10 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.57x = 71,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,711.18/240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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