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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,358.81 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,358.81 and 221.88 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,358.81 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,358.81 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,358.81 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 301,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,492.76/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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