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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 912.38 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 912.38 and 243.15 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 912.38 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/912.38 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 912.38 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 221,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,839.42/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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