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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 911.85 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 911.85 and 243.32 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 911.85 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/911.85 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 911.85 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 221,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,866.78/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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