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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 917.82 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 917.82 and 221.76 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 917.82 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/917.82 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 917.82 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 203,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,535.76/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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