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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.96 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.96 and 243.28 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.96 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.96 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.96 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 222,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,104.91/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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