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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 634.32 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 634.32 and 240.30 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 634.32 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/634.32 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 634.32 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 152,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,427.10/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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