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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.13 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.13 and 217.83 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.13 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.13 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.13 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 78,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,664.95/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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