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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 908.11 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 908.11 and 240.14 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 908.11 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/908.11 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 908.11 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 218,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,073.54/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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