Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.50 and 224.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609, 913.50 and 224.25 is: 336.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609 : 913.50 = 224.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609/913.50 = 224.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609x = 913.50 × 224.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609x = 204,852.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,852.38/609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.38
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