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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.65, 359.03 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.65, 359.03 and 218.73 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.65 : 359.03 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.65/359.03 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.65x = 359.03 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.65x = 78,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,529.50/240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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