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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 912.80 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 912.80 and 223.52 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 912.80 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/912.80 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 912.80 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 204,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,029.06/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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