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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.40, 360 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.40, 360 and 205.88 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.40 : 360 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.40/360 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.40x = 360 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.40x = 74,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.80/240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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