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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 635.70 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 635.70 and 241.55 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 635.70 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/635.70 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 635.70 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 153,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,553.34/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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