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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.30, 944.94 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.30, 944.94 and 240.06 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.30 : 944.94 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.30/944.94 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.30x = 944.94 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.30x = 226,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,842.30/630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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