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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 912.01 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 912.01 and 242.56 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 912.01 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/912.01 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 912.01 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 221,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,211.98/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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