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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 332.97 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 332.97 and 205.49 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 332.97 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/332.97 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 332.97 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 68,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.34/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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