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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.41, 360.57 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.41, 360.57 and 200 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.41 : 360.57 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.41/360.57 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.41x = 360.57 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.41x = 72,114
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,114/240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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