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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.76 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.76 and 202.28 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.76 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.76 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.76 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 72,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,974.53/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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