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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 359.82 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 359.82 and 206.08 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 359.82 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/359.82 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 359.82 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 74,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150.81/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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