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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 913.49 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 913.49 and 224.19 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 913.49 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/913.49 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 913.49 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 204,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,794.20/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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