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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.48 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.48 and 219.24 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.48 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.48 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.48 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 79,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.64/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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