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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 911.25 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 911.25 and 242.60 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 911.25 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/911.25 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 911.25 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 221,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064.69/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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