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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 634.41 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 634.41 and 240.41 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 634.41 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/634.41 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 634.41 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 152,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,515.34/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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