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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.34 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.34 and 220.68 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.34 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.34 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.34 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 200,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,452.47/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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