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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 361.19 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 361.19 and 210.35 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 361.19 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/361.19 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 361.19 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 75,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,977.75/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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