Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 912 and 223.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608, 912 and 223.28 is: 334.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608 : 912 = 223.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608/912 = 223.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608x = 912 × 223.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608x = 203,631.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,631.36/608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334.92
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