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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 909.02 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 909.02 and 221.32 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 909.02 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/909.02 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 909.02 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 201,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,184.31/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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