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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 634.42 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 634.42 and 240.36 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 634.42 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/634.42 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 634.42 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 152,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,485.76/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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