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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.70 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.70 and 221.77 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.70 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.70 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.70 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 203,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,518.33/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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