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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 360.77 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 360.77 and 204.47 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 360.77 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/360.77 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 360.77 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 73,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,766.64/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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