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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 945.18 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 945.18 and 240.12 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 945.18 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/945.18 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 945.18 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 226,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,956.62/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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