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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.44 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.44 and 224.28 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.44 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.44 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.44 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 204,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,866.32/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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