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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 912.32 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 912.32 and 243.62 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 912.32 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/912.32 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 912.32 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 222,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,253.62/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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