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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.66, 911 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.66, 911 and 242.10 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.66 : 911 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.66/911 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.66x = 911 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.66x = 220,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.10/607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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