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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 634.51 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 634.51 and 240.73 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 634.51 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/634.51 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 634.51 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 152,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,745.59/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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