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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 945.60 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 945.60 and 240.48 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 945.60 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/945.60 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 945.60 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 227,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,397.89/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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