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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 913.32 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 913.32 and 224.12 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 913.32 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/913.32 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 913.32 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 204,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,693.28/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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