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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 908.32 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 908.32 and 220.80 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 908.32 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/908.32 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 908.32 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 200,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,557.06/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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