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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.19 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.19 and 240.19 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.19 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.19 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.19 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 164,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,574.67/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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