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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.23 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.23 and 240.19 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.23 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.23 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.23 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 218,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,147.76/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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