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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 684.42 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 684.42 and 240.21 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 684.42 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/684.42 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 684.42 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 164,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,403.63/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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