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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.20 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.20 and 240 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.20 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.20 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.20 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 217,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,728/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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