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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 685.10 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 685.10 and 240.21 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 685.10 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/685.10 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 685.10 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 164,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,567.87/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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