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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.77, 332.56 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.77, 332.56 and 208.42 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.77 : 332.56 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.77/332.56 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.77x = 332.56 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.77x = 69,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,312.28/240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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