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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 910.32 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 910.32 and 242.18 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 910.32 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/910.32 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 910.32 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 220,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461.30/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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