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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 633.62 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 633.62 and 240.24 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 633.62 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/633.62 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 633.62 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 152,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,220.87/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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