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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 915.50 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 915.50 and 225.48 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 915.50 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/915.50 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 915.50 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 206,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,426.94/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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