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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 911.26 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 911.26 and 242.31 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 911.26 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/911.26 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 911.26 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 220,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,807.41/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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