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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 333.18 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 333.18 and 211.80 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 333.18 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/333.18 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 333.18 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 70,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.52/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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