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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.33, 911.25 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.33, 911.25 and 242.38 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.33 : 911.25 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.33/911.25 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.33x = 911.25 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.33x = 220,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,868.78/607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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