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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.40 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.40 and 240.28 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.40 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.40 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.40 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 218,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,270.35/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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