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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 916.61 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 916.61 and 221.00 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 916.61 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/916.61 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 916.61 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 202,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,565.12/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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