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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 331.36 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 331.36 and 219 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 331.36 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/331.36 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 331.36 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 72,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567.84/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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