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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 619.85 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 619.85 and 240.22 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 619.85 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/619.85 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 619.85 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 148,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,898.26/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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