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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 331.23 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 331.23 and 207.05 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 331.23 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/331.23 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 331.23 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 68,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581.17/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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