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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.30, 908.08 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.30, 908.08 and 240.10 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.30 : 908.08 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.30/908.08 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.30x = 908.08 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.30x = 218,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,027.14/605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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