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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 917.19 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 917.19 and 221.27 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 917.19 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/917.19 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 917.19 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 202,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,942.05/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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