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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 913.32 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 913.32 and 224.46 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 913.32 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/913.32 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 913.32 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 205,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,003.81/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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