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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 912.99 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 912.99 and 223.90 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 912.99 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/912.99 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 912.99 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 204,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,418.46/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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