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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 908.48 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 908.48 and 240.47 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 908.48 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/908.48 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 908.48 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 218,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,460.64/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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