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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 912.38 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 912.38 and 223.50 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 912.38 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/912.38 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 912.38 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 203,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,916.93/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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