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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 908.21 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 908.21 and 240.11 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 908.21 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/908.21 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 908.21 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 218,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,074.88/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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