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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 915.36 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 915.36 and 240.14 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 915.36 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/915.36 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 915.36 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 219,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,814.55/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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