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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 913.25 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 913.25 and 223.82 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 913.25 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/913.25 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 913.25 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 204,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,399.05/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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