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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 331.92 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 331.92 and 203.51 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 331.92 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/331.92 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 331.92 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 67,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,549.04/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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