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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 912.96 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 912.96 and 243.45 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 912.96 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/912.96 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 912.96 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 222,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,260.11/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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