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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 911.34 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 911.34 and 242.80 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 911.34 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/911.34 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 911.34 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 221,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,273.35/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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