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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 634.41 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 634.41 and 240.30 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 634.41 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/634.41 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 634.41 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 152,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,448.72/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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