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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.91, 915.23 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.91, 915.23 and 225.43 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.91 : 915.23 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.91/915.23 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.91x = 915.23 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.91x = 206,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,320.30/609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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