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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 359.48 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 359.48 and 199.62 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 359.48 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/359.48 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 359.48 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 71,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758.40/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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