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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 909.96 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 909.96 and 241.34 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 909.96 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/909.96 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 909.96 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 219,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,603.99/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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