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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 912.90 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 912.90 and 243.52 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 912.90 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/912.90 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 912.90 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 222,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,309.41/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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