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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.39, 361.49 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.39, 361.49 and 208.53 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.39 : 361.49 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.39/361.49 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.39x = 361.49 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.39x = 75,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,380.47/240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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