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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 910.76 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 910.76 and 242.15 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 910.76 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/910.76 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 910.76 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 220,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,534.77/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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