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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 946.38 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 946.38 and 240.94 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 946.38 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/946.38 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 946.38 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 228,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,020.80/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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