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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.64, 913.62 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.64, 913.62 and 224.68 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.64 : 913.62 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.64/913.62 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.64x = 913.62 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.64x = 205,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,272.14/609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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