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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.31, 912.22 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.31, 912.22 and 237.94 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.31 : 912.22 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.31/912.22 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.31x = 912.22 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.31x = 217,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,050.75/608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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