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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 916.65 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 916.65 and 221.39 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 916.65 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/916.65 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 916.65 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 202,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,935.41/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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