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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 946.08 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 946.08 and 240.98 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 946.08 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/946.08 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 946.08 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 227,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,981.63/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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