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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.23, 911.99 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.23, 911.99 and 243.19 is: 364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.23 : 911.99 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.23/911.99 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.23x = 911.99 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.23x = 221,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,785.63/608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.64

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