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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 359.13 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 359.13 and 206.08 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 359.13 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/359.13 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 359.13 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 74,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009.51/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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