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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 633.90 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 633.90 and 240.14 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 633.90 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/633.90 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 633.90 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 152,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,221.58/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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