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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.82, 920.52 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.82, 920.52 and 223.73 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.82 : 920.52 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.82/920.52 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.82x = 920.52 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.82x = 205,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,943.34/613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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