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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 912.29 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 912.29 and 242.82 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 912.29 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/912.29 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 912.29 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 221,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,521.04/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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