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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 915.36 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 915.36 and 225.44 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 915.36 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/915.36 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 915.36 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 206,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,358.76/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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