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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.25, 909.78 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.25, 909.78 and 221.50 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.25 : 909.78 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.25/909.78 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.25x = 909.78 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.25x = 201,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,516.27/606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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