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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 985.13 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 985.13 and 240.23 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 985.13 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/985.13 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 985.13 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 236,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,659.04/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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