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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 912.73 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 912.73 and 223.89 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 912.73 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/912.73 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 912.73 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 204,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,351.12/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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