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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 330.91 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 330.91 and 200.69 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 330.91 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/330.91 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 330.91 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 66,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,410.33/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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