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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.74 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.74 and 221.90 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.74 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.74 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.74 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 203,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,648.96/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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