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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 912.72 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 912.72 and 238.16 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 912.72 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/912.72 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 912.72 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 217,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,373.40/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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