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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.78 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.78 and 224.17 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.78 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.78 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.78 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 204,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,840.34/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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