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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 913.04 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 913.04 and 224 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 913.04 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/913.04 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 913.04 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 204,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,520.96/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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