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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 907.74 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 907.74 and 220.50 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 907.74 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/907.74 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 907.74 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 200,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,156.67/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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