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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.37, 916.50 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.37, 916.50 and 221.28 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.37 : 916.50 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.37/916.50 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.37x = 916.50 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.37x = 202,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,803.12/611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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