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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 332.50 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 332.50 and 211.13 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 332.50 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/332.50 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 332.50 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 70,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,200.73/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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