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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 360.56 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 360.56 and 217.62 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 360.56 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/360.56 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 360.56 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 78,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,463.98/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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