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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.22 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.22 and 240.98 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.22 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.22 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.22 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 220,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,790.70/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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