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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 911.10 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 911.10 and 242.17 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 911.10 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/911.10 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 911.10 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 220,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,641.09/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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