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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 684.98 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 684.98 and 240.20 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 684.98 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/684.98 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 684.98 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 164,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,531.00/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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