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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 912.70 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 912.70 and 243.40 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 912.70 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/912.70 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 912.70 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 222,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,151.18/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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