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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.89 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.89 and 240.89 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.89 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.89 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.89 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 218,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,942.51/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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