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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.72, 332.36 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.72, 332.36 and 199.42 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.72 : 332.36 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.72/332.36 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.72x = 332.36 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.72x = 66,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,279.23/240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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