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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.39 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.39 and 242.18 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.39 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.39 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.39 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 220,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,714.66/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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