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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.32, 332.07 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.32, 332.07 and 207.51 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.32 : 332.07 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.32/332.07 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.32x = 332.07 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.32x = 68,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,907.85/240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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