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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.09, 912 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.09, 912 and 237.90 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.09 : 912 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.09/912 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.09x = 912 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.09x = 216,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,964.80/608.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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