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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.89, 917.84 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.89, 917.84 and 222.17 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.89 : 917.84 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.89/917.84 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.89x = 917.84 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.89x = 203,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,915.37/611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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