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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.82, 1,456.20 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.82, 1,456.20 and 240.40 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.82 : 1,456.20 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.82/1,456.20 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.82x = 1,456.20 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.82x = 350,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,070.48/970.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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