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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 636.36 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 636.36 and 241.70 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 636.36 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/636.36 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 636.36 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 153,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,808.21/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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