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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.08 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.08 and 243.60 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.08 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.08 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.08 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 222,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,426.29/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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