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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 923.88 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 923.88 and 220.75 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 923.88 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/923.88 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 923.88 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 203,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,946.51/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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