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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.65 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.65 and 241.11 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.65 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.65 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.65 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 153,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,260.97/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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