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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 913.01 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 913.01 and 243.18 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 913.01 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/913.01 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 913.01 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 222,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,024.56/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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