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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.84 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.84 and 216.37 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.84 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.84 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.84 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 78,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074.95/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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