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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 333.18 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 333.18 and 210.21 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 333.18 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/333.18 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 333.18 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 70,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,037.77/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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