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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 917.69 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 917.69 and 221.90 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 917.69 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/917.69 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 917.69 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 203,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,629.71/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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