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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.99 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.99 and 213.78 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.99 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.99 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.99 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 77,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,172.44/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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