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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.84, 362.84 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.84, 362.84 and 203.18 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.84 : 362.84 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.84/362.84 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.84x = 362.84 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.84x = 73,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,719.00/240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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