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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 911.79 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 911.79 and 223.14 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 911.79 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/911.79 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 911.79 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 203,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,456.82/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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