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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.22 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.22 and 243.57 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.22 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.22 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.22 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 222,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,431.78/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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