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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.22, 331.53 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.22, 331.53 and 200.81 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.22 : 331.53 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.22/331.53 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.22x = 331.53 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.22x = 66,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574.12/240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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