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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.21, 911.62 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.21, 911.62 and 242.57 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.21 : 911.62 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.21/911.62 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.21x = 911.62 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.21x = 221,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,133.34/608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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