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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 634.46 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 634.46 and 240.45 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 634.46 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/634.46 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 634.46 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 152,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,554.70/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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