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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.69 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.69 and 243.18 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.69 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.69 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.69 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 221,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,947.95/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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