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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 945.15 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 945.15 and 240.15 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 945.15 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/945.15 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 945.15 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 226,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,977.77/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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