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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 911 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 911 and 222.50 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 911 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/911 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 911 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 202,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,697.50/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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