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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.65 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.65 and 240.23 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.65 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.65 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.65 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 234,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,614.55/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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