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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 915.66 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 915.66 and 220.38 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 915.66 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/915.66 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 915.66 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 201,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,793.15/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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