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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 331.23 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 331.23 and 209.10 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 331.23 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/331.23 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 331.23 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 69,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,260.19/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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