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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.84, 914.94 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.84, 914.94 and 225 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.84 : 914.94 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.84/914.94 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.84x = 914.94 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.84x = 205,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861.50/609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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