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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.94, 916.42 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.94, 916.42 and 220.97 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.94 : 916.42 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.94/916.42 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.94x = 916.42 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.94x = 202,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,501.33/610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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