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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 635.73 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 635.73 and 241.23 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 635.73 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/635.73 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 635.73 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 153,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,355.94/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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