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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.97 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.97 and 240.66 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.97 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.97 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.97 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 152,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.48/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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