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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 912.42 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 912.42 and 243.02 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 912.42 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/912.42 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 912.42 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 221,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,731.75/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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