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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 634.08 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 634.08 and 240.27 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 634.08 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/634.08 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 634.08 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 152,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,350.40/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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