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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 914.52 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 914.52 and 225.18 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 914.52 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/914.52 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 914.52 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 205,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,931.61/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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