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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 911.70 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 911.70 and 243.30 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 911.70 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/911.70 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 911.70 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 221,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,816.61/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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