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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 912.48 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 912.48 and 243.24 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 912.48 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/912.48 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 912.48 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 221,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,951.64/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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