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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 635.02 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 635.02 and 240.60 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 635.02 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/635.02 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 635.02 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 152,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785.81/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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