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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 916.86 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 916.86 and 241.14 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 916.86 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/916.86 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 916.86 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 221,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,091.62/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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