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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 331.86 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 331.86 and 201.43 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 331.86 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/331.86 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 331.86 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 66,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846.56/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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