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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 331.74 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 331.74 and 207.18 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 331.74 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/331.74 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 331.74 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 68,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,729.89/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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