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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 912.82 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 912.82 and 243.38 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 912.82 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/912.82 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 912.82 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 222,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,162.13/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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