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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 909.51 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 909.51 and 221.57 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 909.51 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/909.51 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 909.51 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 201,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,520.13/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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