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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 945.70 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 945.70 and 240.42 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 945.70 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/945.70 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 945.70 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 227,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,368.14/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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