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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 633.88 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 633.88 and 240.44 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 633.88 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/633.88 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 633.88 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 152,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,405.89/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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