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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 907.97 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 907.97 and 240.21 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 907.97 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/907.97 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 907.97 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 218,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,102.27/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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