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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 911.96 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 911.96 and 223.49 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 911.96 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/911.96 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 911.96 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 203,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,815.94/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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