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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 911.80 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 911.80 and 242.88 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 911.80 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/911.80 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 911.80 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 221,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,456.77/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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