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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 908.16 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 908.16 and 240.17 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 908.16 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/908.16 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 908.16 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 218,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,108.70/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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