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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 908.74 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 908.74 and 221.10 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 908.74 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/908.74 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 908.74 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 200,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,922.41/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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