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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 360.36 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 360.36 and 207.91 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 360.36 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/360.36 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 360.36 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 74,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,922.45/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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