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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 361.45 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 361.45 and 200.56 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 361.45 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/361.45 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 361.45 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 72,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,492.41/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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