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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.19, 908.80 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.19, 908.80 and 240.88 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.19 : 908.80 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.19/908.80 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.19x = 908.80 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.19x = 218,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,908.87/606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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