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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 635.96 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 635.96 and 241.45 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 635.96 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/635.96 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 635.96 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 153,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,552.54/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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