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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 916.08 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 916.08 and 220.60 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 916.08 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/916.08 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 916.08 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 202,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,087.25/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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