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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 330.99 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 330.99 and 209.10 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 330.99 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/330.99 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 330.99 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 69,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,210.01/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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