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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 330.62 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 330.62 and 207.24 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 330.62 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/330.62 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 330.62 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 68,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516.65/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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