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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.38, 360.14 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.38, 360.14 and 202.12 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 360.14 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/360.14 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 360.14 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 72,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,791.50/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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