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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 331.07 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 331.07 and 208.75 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 331.07 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/331.07 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 331.07 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 69,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,109.73/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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