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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 912.89 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 912.89 and 223.75 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 912.89 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/912.89 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 912.89 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 204,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,259.14/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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