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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.31, 945.02 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.31, 945.02 and 240.34 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.31 : 945.02 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.31/945.02 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.31x = 945.02 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.31x = 227,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,121.38/630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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