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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 635.45 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 635.45 and 241.11 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 635.45 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/635.45 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 635.45 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 153,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,214.34/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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