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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 912.18 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 912.18 and 243.01 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 912.18 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/912.18 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 912.18 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 221,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,668.86/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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