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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 331.20 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 331.20 and 211.56 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 331.20 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/331.20 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 331.20 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 70,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,068.67/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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