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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.76 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.76 and 221.12 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.76 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.76 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.76 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 200,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,945.01/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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