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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 634.34 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 634.34 and 240.21 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 634.34 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/634.34 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 634.34 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 152,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,375.41/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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