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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 332.02 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 332.02 and 202.02 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 332.02 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/332.02 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 332.02 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 67,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074.68/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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