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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.16 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.16 and 220.56 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.16 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.16 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.16 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 200,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,303.77/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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