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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 360.96 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 360.96 and 217.44 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 360.96 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/360.96 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 360.96 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 78,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,487.14/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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