Please provide the procedure for synthesizing methasterone (2α,17α-dimethyl-5α-androstan-17β-ol-3- one).
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The steps involved in synthesizing methasterone (2α,17α-dimethyl-5α-androstan-17β-ol-3- one) are as follows: