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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 912.39 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 912.39 and 223.50 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 912.39 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/912.39 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 912.39 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 203,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,919.17/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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