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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 911.32 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 911.32 and 242.10 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 911.32 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/911.32 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 911.32 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 220,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,629.97/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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