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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 906.71 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 906.71 and 224.19 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 906.71 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/906.71 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 906.71 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 203,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,275.31/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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