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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 332.01 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 332.01 and 203.15 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 332.01 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/332.01 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 332.01 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 67,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,446.17/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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