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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 360.45 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 360.45 and 219.30 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 360.45 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/360.45 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 360.45 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 79,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046.69/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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