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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.16, 360.72 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.16, 360.72 and 208.48 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.16 : 360.72 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.16/360.72 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.16x = 360.72 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.16x = 75,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,202.91/240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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