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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 635.01 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 635.01 and 240.67 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 635.01 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/635.01 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 635.01 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 152,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,827.86/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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