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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 634.64 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 634.64 and 240.64 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 634.64 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/634.64 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 634.64 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 152,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,719.77/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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