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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 912.66 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 912.66 and 223.70 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 912.66 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/912.66 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 912.66 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 204,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,157.48/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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