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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 908.49 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 908.49 and 240.24 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 908.49 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/908.49 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 908.49 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 218,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252.17/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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