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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 332.28 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 332.28 and 207.54 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 332.28 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/332.28 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 332.28 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 68,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961.39/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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