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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 913.09 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 913.09 and 243.32 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 913.09 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/913.09 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 913.09 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 222,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,171.84/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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