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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 908.08 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 908.08 and 239.90 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 908.08 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/908.08 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 908.08 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 217,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,843.25/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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