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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 361.80 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 361.80 and 205.20 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 361.80 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/361.80 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 361.80 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 74,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241.36/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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