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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.06, 944.82 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.06, 944.82 and 240.06 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.06 : 944.82 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.06/944.82 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.06x = 944.82 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.06x = 226,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,813.49/630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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