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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 944.61 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 944.61 and 240.06 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 944.61 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/944.61 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 944.61 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 226,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,763.08/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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