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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 360.11 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 360.11 and 208.54 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 360.11 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/360.11 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 360.11 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 75,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,097.34/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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