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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 910.98 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 910.98 and 242.24 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 910.98 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/910.98 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 910.98 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 220,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,675.80/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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