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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.12, 331.22 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.12, 331.22 and 207.06 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.12 : 331.22 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.12/331.22 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.12x = 331.22 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.12x = 68,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,582.41/240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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