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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 914.61 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 914.61 and 225.14 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 914.61 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/914.61 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 914.61 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 205,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,915.30/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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