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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.84, 946.38 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.84, 946.38 and 240.82 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.84 : 946.38 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.84/946.38 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.84x = 946.38 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.84x = 227,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,911.09/630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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