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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 916.79 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 916.79 and 221.27 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 916.79 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/916.79 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 916.79 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 202,852.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,852.43/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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