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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 331.33 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 331.33 and 205.43 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 331.33 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/331.33 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 331.33 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 68,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.34/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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