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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.50, 920.23 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.50, 920.23 and 223.50 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.50 : 920.23 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.50/920.23 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.50x = 920.23 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.50x = 205,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,671.41/613.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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