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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 634.02 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 634.02 and 240.13 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 634.02 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/634.02 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 634.02 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 152,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,247.22/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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