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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.81 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.81 and 241.02 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.81 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.81 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.81 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 153,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,241.72/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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