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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 331.67 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 331.67 and 207.17 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 331.67 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/331.67 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 331.67 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 68,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,711.56/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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