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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 332.10 and 218.97 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 332.10 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/332.10 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 332.10 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 72,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,719.94/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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