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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 917.64 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 917.64 and 221.82 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 917.64 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/917.64 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 917.64 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 203,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,550.90/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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