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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 912.76 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 912.76 and 243.80 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 912.76 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/912.76 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 912.76 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 222,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,532.56/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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