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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.59, 361.14 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.59, 361.14 and 213.35 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.59 : 361.14 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.59/361.14 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.59x = 361.14 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.59x = 77,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,047.41/240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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