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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 359.88 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 359.88 and 208.56 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 359.88 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/359.88 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 359.88 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 75,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,056.57/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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