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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 976.67 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 976.67 and 240.22 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 976.67 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/976.67 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 976.67 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 234,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,616.59/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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