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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.05, 331.08 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.05, 331.08 and 201.06 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.05 : 331.08 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.05/331.08 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.05x = 331.08 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.05x = 66,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,566.94/240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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