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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 913.97 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 913.97 and 224.30 is: 336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 913.97 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/913.97 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 913.97 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 204,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,998.90/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.59

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