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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.53 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.53 and 224.06 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.53 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.53 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.53 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 204,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,685.53/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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