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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.35, 945.68 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.35, 945.68 and 240.37 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.35 : 945.68 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.35/945.68 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.35x = 945.68 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.35x = 227,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,309.54/630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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