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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 360.64 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 360.64 and 202.45 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 360.64 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/360.64 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 360.64 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 73,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,011.57/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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