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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 913.85 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 913.85 and 243.82 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 913.85 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/913.85 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 913.85 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 222,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,813.23/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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