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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 913.89 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 913.89 and 224.50 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 913.89 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/913.89 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 913.89 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 205,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,168.31/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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