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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 915.55 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 915.55 and 220.56 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 915.55 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/915.55 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 915.55 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 201,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,930.96/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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