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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 977.22 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 977.22 and 240.44 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 977.22 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/977.22 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 977.22 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 234,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,962.78/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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