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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 915.71 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 915.71 and 220.50 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 915.71 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/915.71 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 915.71 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 201,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,912.95/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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