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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 917.39 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 917.39 and 221.67 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 917.39 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/917.39 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 917.39 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 203,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,358.40/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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