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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 912.47 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 912.47 and 243 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 912.47 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/912.47 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 912.47 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 221,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,729.00/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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