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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 331.61 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 331.61 and 204.39 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 331.61 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/331.61 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 331.61 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 67,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776.75/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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