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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 945.94 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 945.94 and 240.94 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 945.94 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/945.94 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 945.94 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 227,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,914.78/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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