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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 912.96 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 912.96 and 243.60 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 912.96 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/912.96 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 912.96 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 222,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,397.06/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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