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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.21, 912.76 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.21, 912.76 and 243.10 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.21 : 912.76 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.21/912.76 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.21x = 912.76 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.21x = 221,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,890.74/608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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