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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 359.86 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 359.86 and 201.69 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 359.86 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/359.86 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 359.86 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 72,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,580.16/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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