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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.70, 360.50 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.70, 360.50 and 200.20 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.70 : 360.50 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.70/360.50 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.70x = 360.50 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.70x = 72,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,172.10/240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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