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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 908.26 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 908.26 and 240.28 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 908.26 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/908.26 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 908.26 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 218,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,236.71/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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