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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 360.55 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 360.55 and 202.40 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 360.55 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/360.55 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 360.55 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 72,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975.12/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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