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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 913.32 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 913.32 and 243.81 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 913.32 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/913.32 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 913.32 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 222,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,679.75/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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