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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.11 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.11 and 229.57 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.11 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.11 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.11 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 208,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242.97/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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