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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 223.80 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 912.90 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/912.90 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 912.90 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 204,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,307.02/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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