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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.96, 361.62 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.96, 361.62 and 209.28 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.96 : 361.62 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.96/361.62 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.96x = 361.62 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.96x = 75,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,679.83/240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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