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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 912.21 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 912.21 and 243.10 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 912.21 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/912.21 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 912.21 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 221,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,758.25/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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