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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 914.78 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 914.78 and 225.11 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 914.78 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/914.78 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 914.78 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 205,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,920.43/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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