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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 911.22 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 911.22 and 242.06 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 911.22 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/911.22 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 911.22 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 220,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,569.91/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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