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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 918.06 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 918.06 and 221.90 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 918.06 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/918.06 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 918.06 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 203,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,717.51/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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