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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 634.68 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 634.68 and 240.64 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 634.68 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/634.68 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 634.68 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 152,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,729.40/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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