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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.15, 912.22 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.15, 912.22 and 334.10 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.15 : 912.22 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.15/912.22 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.15x = 912.22 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.15x = 304,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,774.15/608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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