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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 911.66 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 911.66 and 242.53 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 911.66 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/911.66 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 911.66 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 221,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,101.41/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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