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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 909.59 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 909.59 and 241.22 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 909.59 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/909.59 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 909.59 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 219,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,405.55/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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