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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.31 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.31 and 199.21 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.31 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.31 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.31 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 71,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,777.36/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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