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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.60 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.60 and 243.45 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.60 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.60 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.60 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 222,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,172.47/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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