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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 917.19 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 917.19 and 221.54 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 917.19 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/917.19 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 917.19 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 203,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,189.69/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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