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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 359.88 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 359.88 and 201.96 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 359.88 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/359.88 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 359.88 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 72,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,681.36/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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