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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.69, 359 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.69, 359 and 201.72 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.69 : 359 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.69/359 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.69x = 359 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.69x = 72,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.48/240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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