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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 919.78 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 919.78 and 223.27 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 919.78 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/919.78 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 919.78 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 205,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,359.28/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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