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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.22, 1,009.22 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.22, 1,009.22 and 240.28 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.22 : 1,009.22 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.22/1,009.22 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.22x = 1,009.22 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.22x = 242,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,495.38/673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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