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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 914.45 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 914.45 and 225.18 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 914.45 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/914.45 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 914.45 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 205,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,914.73/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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