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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 634.04 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 634.04 and 240.18 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 634.04 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/634.04 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 634.04 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 152,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,283.73/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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