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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 913.07 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 913.07 and 243.30 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 913.07 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/913.07 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 913.07 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 222,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,148.71/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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