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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 633.96 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 633.96 and 240.48 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 633.96 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/633.96 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 633.96 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 152,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,454.70/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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