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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.22 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.22 and 239.78 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.22 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.22 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.22 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 217,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,533.21/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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