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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 909.26 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 909.26 and 221.42 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 909.26 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/909.26 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 909.26 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 201,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,322.70/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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