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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 331.49 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 331.49 and 209.23 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 331.49 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/331.49 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 331.49 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 69,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,357.35/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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