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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.15, 359.79 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.15, 359.79 and 201.88 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.15 : 359.79 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.15/359.79 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.15x = 359.79 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.15x = 72,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.41/240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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