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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 909.22 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 909.22 and 240.86 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 909.22 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/909.22 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 909.22 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 218,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,994.73/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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