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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.87, 915.76 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.87, 915.76 and 220.78 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.87 : 915.76 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.87/915.76 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.87x = 915.76 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.87x = 202,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,181.49/610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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