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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.12 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.12 and 220.95 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.12 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.12 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.12 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 202,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,416.99/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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