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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 915.06 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 915.06 and 225.36 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 915.06 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/915.06 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 915.06 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 206,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,217.92/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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