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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240, 359.10 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240, 359.10 and 205.32 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240 : 359.10 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240/359.10 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240x = 359.10 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240x = 73,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,730.41/240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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