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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 361.31 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 361.31 and 213.45 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 361.31 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/361.31 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 361.31 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 77,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,120.55/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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