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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.30, 331.65 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.30, 331.65 and 209.10 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.30 : 331.65 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.30/331.65 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.30x = 331.65 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.30x = 69,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,348.02/240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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