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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.72 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.72 and 240.83 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.72 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.72 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.72 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 152,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,859.62/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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