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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.36 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.36 and 223.56 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.36 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.36 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.36 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 203,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,967.20/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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