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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 361.60 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 361.60 and 213.68 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 361.60 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/361.60 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 361.60 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 77,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,266.69/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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