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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.85, 360.15 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.85, 360.15 and 207.01 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.85 : 360.15 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.85/360.15 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.85x = 360.15 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.85x = 74,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554.65/240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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