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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 908.63 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 908.63 and 221.09 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 908.63 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/908.63 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 908.63 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 200,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,889.01/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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