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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.46 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.46 and 218.46 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.46 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.46 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.46 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 78,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,746.09/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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