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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.36 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.36 and 220.53 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.36 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.36 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.36 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 201,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,861.74/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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