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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 908.24 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 908.24 and 220.89 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 908.24 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/908.24 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 908.24 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 200,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,620.03/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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