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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 915.32 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 915.32 and 220.21 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 915.32 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/915.32 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 915.32 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 201,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,560.88/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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