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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 916.25 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 916.25 and 220.86 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 916.25 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/916.25 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 916.25 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 202,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,361.87/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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