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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 912.42 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 912.42 and 223.82 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 912.42 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/912.42 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 912.42 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 204,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,217.84/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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