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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 915.88 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 915.88 and 220.63 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 915.88 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/915.88 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 915.88 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 202,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,069.76/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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