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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 633.99 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 633.99 and 240.06 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 633.99 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/633.99 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 633.99 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 152,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,195.64/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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