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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 910.86 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 910.86 and 242.28 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 910.86 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/910.86 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 910.86 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 220,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,683.16/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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