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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 909.45 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 909.45 and 240.96 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 909.45 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/909.45 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 909.45 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 219,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,143.28/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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