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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 910.77 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 910.77 and 242.25 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 910.77 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/910.77 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 910.77 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 220,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,634.03/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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