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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 910.50 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 910.50 and 242.22 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 910.50 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/910.50 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 910.50 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 220,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,541.31/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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