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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 360.58 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 360.58 and 210.33 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 360.58 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/360.58 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 360.58 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 75,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,840.79/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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