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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 359.96 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 359.96 and 201.66 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 359.96 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/359.96 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 359.96 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 72,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587.18/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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