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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 634.16 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 634.16 and 240.03 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 634.16 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/634.16 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 634.16 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 152,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,218.02/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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