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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.84, 911.20 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.84, 911.20 and 242.40 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.84 : 911.20 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.84/911.20 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.84x = 911.20 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.84x = 220,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,874.88/607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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