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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.54, 359.07 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.54, 359.07 and 208.26 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.54 : 359.07 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.54/359.07 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.54x = 359.07 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.54x = 74,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779.92/240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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