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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 912.30 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 912.30 and 242.94 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 912.30 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/912.30 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 912.30 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 221,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,634.16/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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