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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 914.52 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 914.52 and 224.74 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 914.52 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/914.52 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 914.52 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 205,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,529.22/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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