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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 912.62 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 912.62 and 243.16 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 912.62 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/912.62 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 912.62 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 221,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,912.68/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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