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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.15, 945.24 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.15, 945.24 and 240.35 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.15 : 945.24 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.15/945.24 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.15x = 945.24 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.15x = 227,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,183.71/630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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