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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 909.31 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 909.31 and 240.99 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 909.31 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/909.31 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 909.31 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 219,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,139.11/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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