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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 634.48 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 634.48 and 240.84 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 634.48 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/634.48 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 634.48 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 152,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,808.92/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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