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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 330.55 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 330.55 and 208.60 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 330.55 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/330.55 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 330.55 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 68,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952.73/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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