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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 635.04 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 635.04 and 240.96 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 635.04 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/635.04 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 635.04 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 153,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,019.24/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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