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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.64, 331.79 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.64, 331.79 and 203.23 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.64 : 331.79 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.64/331.79 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.64x = 331.79 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.64x = 67,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.47/240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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