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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 213.03 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.10 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.10 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.10 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 70,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,747.26/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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