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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 912.67 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 912.67 and 238.28 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 912.67 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/912.67 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 912.67 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 217,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,465.85/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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