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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 917.22 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 917.22 and 221.56 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 917.22 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/917.22 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 917.22 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 203,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,219.26/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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