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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 633.21 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 633.21 and 240.69 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 633.21 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/633.21 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 633.21 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 152,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,407.31/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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