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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 908.84 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 908.84 and 220.88 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 908.84 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/908.84 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 908.84 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 200,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,740.59/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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