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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 912.94 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 912.94 and 243.23 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 912.94 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/912.94 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 912.94 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 222,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,050.44/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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