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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 361.30 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 361.30 and 217.10 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 361.30 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/361.30 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 361.30 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 78,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438.23/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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