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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.77, 633.63 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.77, 633.63 and 240.32 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.77 : 633.63 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.77/633.63 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.77x = 633.63 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.77x = 152,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,270.79/422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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