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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 909.10 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 909.10 and 221.05 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 909.10 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/909.10 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 909.10 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 200,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,953.73/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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