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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 908.10 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 908.10 and 240.30 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 908.10 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/908.10 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 908.10 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 218,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,216.43/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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