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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.36 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.36 and 240.22 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.36 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.36 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.36 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 145,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,179.36/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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