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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 976.54 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 976.54 and 240.22 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 976.54 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/976.54 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 976.54 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 234,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,584.44/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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