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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.18, 911.02 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.18, 911.02 and 242.22 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.18 : 911.02 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.18/911.02 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.18x = 911.02 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.18x = 220,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.26/607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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