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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.82, 331.68 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.82, 331.68 and 208.06 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.82 : 331.68 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.82/331.68 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.82x = 331.68 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.82x = 69,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,008.30/240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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