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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.81, 913.22 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.81, 913.22 and 243.41 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.81 : 913.22 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.81/913.22 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.81x = 913.22 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.81x = 222,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,286.88/608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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