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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.06, 358.04 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.06, 358.04 and 205.50 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.06 : 358.04 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.06/358.04 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.06x = 358.04 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.06x = 73,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,576.19/240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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