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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.59, 916.82 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.59, 916.82 and 221.50 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.59 : 916.82 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.59/916.82 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.59x = 916.82 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.59x = 203,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,071.05/611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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