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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.78, 360.96 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.78, 360.96 and 204.45 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.78 : 360.96 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.78/360.96 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.78x = 360.96 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.78x = 73,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,799.17/240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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