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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 909.42 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 909.42 and 221.32 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 909.42 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/909.42 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 909.42 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 201,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,272.83/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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