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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 915.38 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 915.38 and 240.17 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 915.38 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/915.38 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 915.38 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 219,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,845.61/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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