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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.13 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.13 and 239.94 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.13 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.13 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.13 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 217,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,896.71/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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