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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.18, 360.48 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.18, 360.48 and 202.08 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.18 : 360.48 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.18/360.48 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.18x = 360.48 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.18x = 72,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,845.80/240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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