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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 908.52 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 908.52 and 220.86 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 908.52 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/908.52 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 908.52 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 200,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,655.73/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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