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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.87, 361.36 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.87, 361.36 and 201.99 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.87 : 361.36 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.87/361.36 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.87x = 361.36 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.87x = 72,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,992.71/240.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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