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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 332.84 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 332.84 and 214.83 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 332.84 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/332.84 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 332.84 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 71,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,504.02/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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