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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 917.51 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 917.51 and 221.39 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 917.51 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/917.51 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 917.51 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 203,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,126.43/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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