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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 919.87 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 919.87 and 223.32 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 919.87 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/919.87 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 919.87 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 205,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,425.37/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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