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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 908.40 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 908.40 and 221 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 908.40 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/908.40 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 908.40 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 200,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,756.40/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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