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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 361.32 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 361.32 and 199.83 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 361.32 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/361.32 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 361.32 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 72,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,202.58/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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