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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 909.78 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 909.78 and 221.56 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 909.78 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/909.78 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 909.78 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 201,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,570.86/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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