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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 909.06 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 909.06 and 221.38 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 909.06 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/909.06 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 909.06 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 201,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,247.70/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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