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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 914.82 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 914.82 and 225.13 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 914.82 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/914.82 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 914.82 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 205,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,948.85/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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