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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 915.53 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 915.53 and 220.35 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 915.53 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/915.53 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 915.53 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 201,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,732.26/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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