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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 911.30 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 911.30 and 242.66 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 911.30 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/911.30 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 911.30 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 221,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,136.06/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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