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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.30 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.30 and 221.06 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.30 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.30 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.30 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 200,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,783.15/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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