Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 945.24 and 240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630.16, 945.24 and 240 is: 360
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.16 : 945.24 = 240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.16/945.24 = 240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.16x = 945.24 × 240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.16x = 226,857.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,857.60/630.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360
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