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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.88, 360.64 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.88, 360.64 and 218.10 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.88 : 360.64 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.88/360.64 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.88x = 360.64 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.88x = 78,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,655.58/240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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