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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 911.40 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 911.40 and 223.12 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 911.40 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/911.40 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 911.40 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 203,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348.45/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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