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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 911.68 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 911.68 and 242.30 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 911.68 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/911.68 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 911.68 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 220,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900.06/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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