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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.90 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.90 and 216.48 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.90 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.90 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.90 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 78,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.63/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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