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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.10 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.10 and 209.32 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.10 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.10 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.10 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 75,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166.81/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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