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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 360.05 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 360.05 and 201.70 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 360.05 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/360.05 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 360.05 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 72,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,622.09/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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