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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 606.23 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 606.23 and 240.74 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 606.23 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/606.23 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 606.23 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 145,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,939.58/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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