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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.68, 332.42 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.68, 332.42 and 201.48 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.68 : 332.42 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.68/332.42 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.68x = 332.42 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.68x = 66,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975.98/240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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