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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 946.12 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 946.12 and 240.86 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 946.12 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/946.12 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 946.12 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 227,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,884.23/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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