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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 634.30 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 634.30 and 240.32 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 634.30 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/634.30 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 634.30 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 152,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,435.96/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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