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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.95, 360.96 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.95, 360.96 and 215.15 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.95 : 360.96 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.95/360.96 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.95x = 360.96 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.95x = 77,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,660.54/240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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