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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 912.84 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 912.84 and 243.63 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 912.84 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/912.84 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 912.84 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 222,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,395.21/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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