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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 359.30 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 359.30 and 212.24 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 359.30 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/359.30 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 359.30 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 76,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,257.83/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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