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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 916.26 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 916.26 and 220.83 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 916.26 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/916.26 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 916.26 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 202,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,337.70/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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