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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.53, 917.57 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.53, 917.57 and 221.69 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.53 : 917.57 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.53/917.57 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.53x = 917.57 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.53x = 203,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,412.06/611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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