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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.35 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.35 and 224.43 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.35 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.35 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.35 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 204,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,983.14/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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