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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 634.23 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 634.23 and 240.30 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 634.23 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/634.23 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 634.23 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 152,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,405.47/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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