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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 913.10 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 913.10 and 223.88 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 913.10 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/913.10 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 913.10 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 204,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,419.14/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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